Sun Nov 10 10:44:25 UTC 2024: ## Zaheer Abbas Backs Kohli to Regain Form in Australia, Advises “Concentration”
**Sydney, Australia:** Legendary Pakistan batsman, Zaheer Abbas, has expressed confidence in former Indian captain Virat Kohli’s ability to rediscover his form in the upcoming Test series against Australia. While acknowledging Kohli’s recent struggles, Abbas believes the issue is not a technical one, but rather a lack of focus.
“Kohli doesn’t have any technical problem, just that he needs to concentrate harder,” Zaheer stated, speaking to RevSportz. “When you are playing almost non-stop cricket, your mind can become jaded and you tend to lose concentration while batting. I think this is Kohli’s problem at the moment.”
Abbas believes that Kohli still has years of cricket left in him and that a change of scenery in Australia could be just what he needs. “I back Kohli to score runs on true Australian pitches,” he said. “He would enjoy batting there. The ball will come on to the bat. There will not be much lateral movement, and he is a great player. If he can get into the right frame of mind, he should score a lot of runs.”
Kohli has a strong record in Australia, having scored 1,352 runs in 13 Tests at an average of 54.08. Zaheer also dismissed concerns over Kohli’s struggles against spin in the recent New Zealand series, attributing it to the challenging nature of the pitches.
Regarding India’s current aggressive batting approach in Test cricket, Zaheer suggested that Kohli should revert to his natural game. “Kohli must play his natural game,” he advised, citing the example of Joe Root who initially struggled adapting to England’s ‘Bazball’ approach but found success after returning to his natural style.
The upcoming series in Australia promises to be a crucial test for Virat Kohli. Zaheer’s confidence in his ability to regain his form and the favorable conditions in Australia offer hope for a resurgence for the star batsman.
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